Press J to jump to the feed. Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Living in Fairbanks - Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, AK. It sucks. Living Wage Calculation for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. You mentioned engineering; I am in the engineering college, although not in engineering per se (my field is computer science). It is family-friendly, full of activity, and packed with history. Besides that Fairbanks is just ugly and has very little to do. Be prepared for intense cold but warm people. I hope not too many people experience that, but I know that the lack of sun light in the winters is one of the main things my sister did not like when living up there. Many of the residents eat subsistence food such as salmon and moose meat. Think Twice! - 5/17/2010 I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! 5. I’m curious... what led you to consider UAF? Five Things to Love About Living in Fairbanks, Alaska. But UAF is also under tremendous stress to make deep budget cuts. Summer is amazing. I gave up on it (or at least postponed it) when I started researching colleges in Alaska, but lately I’ve been looking for safety schools that I actually wouldn’t mind going to and I found out that UAF actually has a pretty good engineering program and research opportunities, especially space and environment related because it’s so far north. If you or anyone you know is looking to learn guitar/bass please call Music Mart at 907-452-4500 or message me to get lessons started! Still, it’s a good idea to get out of your own region of Alaska. Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Really big. Sure, we have long cold winters. Though the food trucks are where the best food is at these days. Been a real mild year! Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 2.1%. Fairbanks is a very homey town full of interesting people. Twitter. SCHOOLS Fairbanks public schools spend $18,069 per student. We now have Costco too that took over the old Sam's club and tons of more restaurants. We've grown lots too. The college area Fred Meyer in Fairbanks is awesome. There's tons of answers to this very question. Fairbanks actually hit 90 today as well with tons of hot days to come! I do not like it here and am just waiting for the right time to sell my home and leave! Thank you! You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is (RIP Douglas Adams). Hello my name is Daniel and teach guitar and bass over at Music Mart on 5th and Noble. Share on Reddit. But the things that will end up being significant as far as whether you like it here, may not be the things you expect. Alaska is big. https://youtube.com/channel/UCoiJ7LnqSpHw-pW1455-tVg. Try it for a year and see if it is for you, you never know. 1.) I've heard the winters aren't terrible, temperature wise, but the continual darkness can have a negative psychological effect. In the summer go adventure in the land of the midnight sun, and in winter you can take in breathtaking views of the aurora dancing in the night sky. The Alaska State Fair, held every year around Labor Day in Palmer, Alaska, is a major event. Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. Thank you! Does anyone have any suggestions for places to go hiking for a beginner and what supplies to bring? Lots of freeze/thaw cycles. I'd say coming from Georgia that might prove especially true for you. Share on LinkedIn ... maybe even more so for those living on Alaska's frigid North Slope. Christmastime is exciting with the Northern Lights. The assumption is the sole provider is working full-time (2080 hours per year). It’s expensive. I lived in Anchorage before Fairbanks and the difference is significant. So I went. Fall is breathtaking. https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=livingwithbears.incinerators We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. Known as the "Golden Heart City," Fairbanks Alaska boasts diverse culture, rich history, a thriving population and economy, and plenty to explore! Anchorage has everything you need and has milder temperatures in comparison to Fairbanks. Yeah, the people and activities are definitely part of why I’m considering it. I haven’t had any problem with winters down here, but it’s completely different. Basically big oil got tired of paying for big government. It was actually 90 degrees. The sun only set for about an hour and a half around 2AM. And they have to be when it's a chilly -20 below! ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska State Troopers are seeking the public’s help in locating two suspects in a Fairbanks robbery case, after they say several thousand dollars were stolen from the middle of a poker game. I'm sure it's grown in the last 35 years. By. They say you either love it or hate it. Lots of outdoor activities if you have the money. For example, if you’re moving to Anchorage, make sure you check out Southeast Alaska (Juneau) or the Interior (Fairbanks). The Alaska State Fair is a big deal. It is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever lived. Pinterest. In 2000 I had the opportunity to move to Fairbanks. A total of $930,000 was split between the city of Fairbanks, Alaska Behavioral Health and the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living. The living wage shown is the hourly rate that an individual in a household must earn to support his or herself and their family. Facebook. I suggest posting there. Lemme first tell ya, r/alaska would be another great place to ask this question. Box 115526 1255 W. 8th Street Juneau, AK 99811-5526 Office Locations 19 years later, I'm still here. First of all, congratulations! Make sure you have a good pair of snow boots and a strong back (or a snowplow). The Arts and Entertainment are plentiful! Thanks! Fairbanks North Star Borough County, AK is Somewhat conservative. I was there for 3 days in July. Fairbanks is a frontier town. It's called Cabin Fever, and it kills people. I’ve heard about everything being expensive because of how remote it is, but if I go to UAF I’m expecting a lot of financial aid, so it shouldn’t be much more expensive than a bigger college. Or, rather more specifically, half the people kill the other half of people. My thinking at the time was that, if I didn't go, I would always wonder what it would have been like. And that’s okay. Breakup and spring in the interior is amazing. Troopers responded to an armed robbery at a home in Fairbanks on April 11, according to an online trooper dispatch report. UAA has a very strong engineering program, though I know programs differ between the two schools. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I definitely think that Anchorage might be a better transition because it’s more of a city, but UAF has better academics (for engineering, at least), and I think that’s the most important thing if I’m choosing between the two. https://www.adn.com/features/article/mother-all-alaska-listicles/2014/03/16 I would definitely choose UAF over UAA if academics is important to you. What a coincidence, I grew up in Atlanta and in 1986 I went to Alaska, visited Fairbanks, and stayed at UAF while there. If you’ve recently moved or are moving to Fort Wainwright or Eielson Air Force Base, welcome to the Fairbanks … The college area Fred Meyer in Fairbanks is awesome. I know they have a Walmart now. The summer is beautiful and warm; Fairbanks is the home of the midnight sun! Fairbanks, Alaska - 1/23/2009 Fairbanks is a beautiful city. I’m definitely going to be doing a lot more research, thank you! But this winter the area I'm at hit -54. 2016 estimates put the population of the city proper at 32,751, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 97,121, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Alaska (after Anchorage). After New Years, from the middle of January, all through February and into March, the dark abyss of hopeless suckiness will envelope you and soak into you, heart, mind and soul. We have Costco now and good grocery stores, pretty fast internet, UAF does have a good engineering department in a new building. You can view some of my playing and singing on my YouTube page. Make sure you research your program well and are sure it’s not one that would be on the chopping block when the governor is finally successful in gutting the university. Anchorage seems to be getting worse winters every year. The median home cost in Fairbanks is Real Estate: $246,700. Any pub in town have some good fried mushrooms? Yeah, I would not want to really experience "mind gripping darkness" either. That would be kind of depressing. Press J to jump to the feed. Yeah, that’s why I was planning on UAF even though Anchorage might be better for transitioning. Though the winters are quite harsh, the summers are too die for! You should probably know also that Alaska is about to experience some bad government funding problems. There are about 17.6 students per teacher in Fairbanks… See all 26 Senior Housing and Senior Living options in Fairbanks, AK currently available for rent. But the summers are amazing and the people are nice. r/Fairbanks: For denizens of Alaska's Fairbanks-North Star Borough! Thoughts about living in Alaska Hi to you all redditors of Alaska. You should probably know also that Alaska is about to experience some bad government funding problems. But we simply deal with it, just as they deal with tornadoes in Kansas, earthquakes in San Francisco, and scarily hot summers in Georgia. UAA only has dorms for about 1000 and is more of a commuter campus. While I don’t live in Fairbanks, I grew up in and currently live in Southeast Alaska. LIVING IN FAIRBANKS. Shops. Also, I'm a professor at UAF, so if there is anything you want to know about UAF in particular, feel free to ask. https://www.facebook.com/Frontier-Assisted-Living-162662093936714 It sucks. Lots of freeze/thaw cycles. Fairbanks is just flat and everything is old and dirty. Alicia - September 14, 2020. Anchorage seems to be getting worse winters every year. Lastly, r/Fairbanks is a reasonably active group. www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=livingwithbirds.birdhouseplacing Moving back was the best decision I’ve ever made. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts The quality of life is terrible in my opinion, unless of course making money is the only thing important to you! Weekend trip to see Santa at the North Pole, swim in the Chena Hot Springs, and explore downtown It's tough to predict which, although people with an outdoors-y bent seem to be more likely to be in the "love it" category. So you’re coming to Alaska! Email. Who would want to live someplace where it is 90 in the summer and -45 in the winter? I will say if you plan to live on campus, UAF has a much more traditional campus. I have, but most receive few answers and the more the better. I really, really want to visit the Fairbanks area in the summer though. Linkedin. Yes, it will be very different. Big oil told the citizens to vote oil taxes out and they did! The city itself wasn't bad. For denizens of Alaska's Fairbanks-North Star Borough! 2. I’ve been interested in Alaska for years because of how accessible and undisturbed nature is and it seems like an interesting culture. View floor plans, amenities and photos to find the best senior living option for you! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Buy a good winter coat this summer while they’re on sale. I grew up in the Lilburn/Stone Mountain area and currently live in Anchorage. I would definitely choose UAF over UAA if academics is important to you. The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Fairbanks, AK, as well as the overall cost of living. Search this sub. And dark and cold for a long time. Now there trying to decide between giving up their PFD, slashing government, or taxing themselves, and Alaskans DO Not like taxes. So it's not too bad. Fairbanks, AK: 1 mile: Fra - Ruby House Fairbanks, AK: 1 mile: Shining Star Assisted Living Fairbanks, AK: 1 mile: Debbie's Assisted Living Home Fairbanks, AK: 1 mile: Irish Family Assisted Living Home Fairbanks, AK: 1 mile: Rocking Years II Assisted Living Home Fairbanks, AK: 1 mile Be prepared for winter. What are the internet options in the little dome area of Fairbanks? Well then I guess I just have to hope I’m in the right half. A few people have been talking about funding for government and for UAF, so I definitely have to look into that. I’m considering applying to University of Alaska Fairbanks, but I currently live in Georgia so that’s a big change and I know very little about it. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. At some point in mid-summer, you can go the whole day without darkness! Yeah, SAD is a thing, but I’ve heard that UAF rents out lamps and gives therapy. I have never met someone who hated going there. 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